USS Gurke DD-783

Log Book No. 63

Date: 1 December 2001Name:
Dean Davies Email:dbdavies.architect@verizon.netWhere are you from?: Everett, WAYears aboard Gurke: 1971-1973Comments: I was a BT in the aft fireroom and had a great time or at least it was when I
forget the bad times. A few of us learned how to ride a unicycle courtesy of
MM Shipp. It was interesting upon return to port how awkward riding felt on
solid ground. Manuia, Dean

Date: 29 November 2001Name:
John C. SpeelmanEmail:rmcs1@eohio.netWhere are you from?: Minerva, OHYears aboard Gurke: 1971-1973Comments: Retired as RMCS(SW) in 1986 at Naval Weapons Station Earl Colts Neck
New Jersey.

Date: 27 November 2001Name:Crague H. Emerson SO2Email:hidalgo1933@sbcglobal.netWhere are you from?: Livermore, CAYears aboard Gurke: 1952-1956Comments: I have already signed the log. My E-Mail address has been changed, therefore
I am sending this with my new address. See you all at the reunion in
Baltimore. If anybody has knowledge of Andy L. Wilfong SO1 and/or Daryl F.
Lacher SO1 or SO2, please let me know. Both served on the Gurke around 52
to 56. Thanks--- Crague (EMO) Emerson SO2

Date: 26 November 2001Name:John S. Couture, JrEmail:RanaeCouture@aol.comWhere are you from?: Grand Rapids, MIYears aboard Gurke: NoneComments: My father John (Jack) Couture was on the USS Gurke from 1946-1950. We
came across a photo with Jack and some shipmates which helped me locate
this web-site. Would like to hear from anyone that served with him on the
USS Gurke.

Date: 22 November 2001Name:George BusbyEmail:poet@cox-internet.comWhere are you from?: Cecil, ARYears aboard Gurke:
1950-1954Comments: I would like to hear anyone you served on this ship. You can send an email to
the address given but it is my son's in Mountain Home, Ar. I am fixing to set up
my own address.

Date: 18 November 2001Name:
James BordenEmail:Bmercyja@aol.comWhere are you from?: Vacaville, CAYears aboard Gurke: 1967-1968Comments: I was a Storekeeper 3rd Class on board. I was reassigned to Subic Bay,
Philippines. I was promoted to 2nd class. After 2 + years at Subic, I got out of
the Navy. Six Months later I joined the U.S.Air Force. I stayed the cource, to
get my 20 years, and Retired as a MSgt (E-7). Next 10 Log Entries